Su Pei curled up on the sofa, he clutched the blanket tightly, and wanted to look up to see how He Yiming and Shen Lan were talking. But he was so tired, his arms and back were hurting, and even his stomach seemed to be twitching.
He was groggy, and a pair of soft little hands fell on his forehead.
"dad… "
It was the voice of Little Cookie, with a cry.
Su Pei slowly opened his eyes and looked at his daughter.
Little Cookie squatted in front of him, tears fell down, and her eyes were already red from crying. She rubbed her face against Su Pei's arm like a small animal and said, "Dad, it's all my fault... I shouldn't have told my mother that we are here... "
Su Pei tried hard to speak and said, "It's not your fault. It's the problem between father and mother."
Little Cookie brought water for him to drink. Su Pei couldn't drink it, he only felt disgusting in his chest, he asked: "You have packed your things, go back with mother first..."
Little Cookie is anxious: "Dad, don't you want me?"
She cried so hard that she hiccupped.
Su Pei felt even more uncomfortable. He held Little Cookie's hand and said, "No. How can Dad ignore you. It's just today, Dad is so uncomfortable... You go with Mom first... Stay with her for two days. After the New Year's Day holiday, Let her take you to school. Daddy will pick you up next week. Don't worry."
Shen Lan will embarrass him, but not Little Cookie.
Little Cookie shook his head. Su Pei said: "Be obedient. Dad will pick you up from school in a few days when he is in good spirits. He will call and send you messages every day when he is away."
Little Cookie finally listened to him: "Then Dad, you must get well soon..."
Shen Lan picked up the little cookie, took the luggage, and as expected, no more words, and left.
He Yiming is still angry, he is angry with Shen Lan, he is also angry with himself, and even angry with Su Pei.
"How can you let Little Cookie go with her!"
Su Pei said tiredly: "She will only take the little cookie for a day or two, it's no big deal. She can't take care of the little cookie all the time. I know her well... "
He Yiming couldn't help repeating in accent: "You know her very well! If you knew her well, you wouldn't be where you are today."
Su Pei knew what he meant, and he whispered, "Yeah, you're right again."
After he married Shen Lan, He Yiming told him that Shen Lan had a feverish and intense possessiveness, and he was very worried about Su Pei. At that time, Su Pei also said that he was exaggerating, and all people who love each other are like this.
Later, Su Pei finally had to admit that Shen Lan's qualities that attracted him at the beginning gradually became one of the reasons for their divorce.
This is really a ruthless mockery of love and marriage.
He Yiming sat beside him. Su Pei looks much better now than before, so he should have recovered. He put another cushion on Su Pei to make him more comfortable.
Su Pei was still embarrassed by the farce just now.
"I know you kindly reminded me, warned me. But at that time I couldn't do anything... I just thought she was the most beautiful and strongest girl I've ever met... "
Even now, He Yiming would still be jealous of Shen Lan. His heart seemed to be eaten by ants.
"Of course I'm reminding you for your own good. I never thought about breaking up your marriage. But Shen Lan's behavior seems to think that I am extremely sinful."
He is defending himself. What Shen Lan said to him cast a shadow in his heart.
He didn't want Su Pei to have the slightest suspicion.
Su Pei said: "It's... her character problem."
He had felt this way a long time ago. Even if Shen Lan and He Yiming didn't have any contradictions, it was impossible for them to get along peacefully. The characters of these two people are too strong, and they both like and hate, so when they meet, conflicts can arise out of thin air without contradictions.
So there are some things he can't say to He Yiming.
When Little Cookie was about to enter elementary school, the financial situation at home was tight, so he began to work as a screenwriter and worked outside for a long time. Shen Lan's mood was getting worse and worse, she also thought about returning to her major and started to practice dancing in a dance studio near her home.
At that time, he was very much in favor of Shen Lan practicing dancing again, which could not only pass the time, but also increase his income.
One night he received a call from the dance studio, asking him if he was Shen Lan's husband, and asked him to come to the dance studio to pick up someone. He drove over quickly.
It was late at night, all the students in the classroom had left, and only Shen Lan was left sitting on the floor alone, her lonely figure reflected on the whole wall of the practice mirror.
The teacher in the classroom told Su Pei that his wife practiced too hard, and the old injury recurred and hurt her leg.
The teacher shook his head and whispered to Su Pei, "You can persuade her. She is almost 30 years old. She has given birth to children, and has left her basic skills behind for so many years. It's okay to be a hobby and pastime, but this profession... "
Su Pei walked to Shen Lan who looked blank, took off his suit jacket and wrapped her, trying to hug her. And she just grabbed him, beat his chest and cried.
At that moment, Su Pei felt that a soul was falling apart.
He never told He Yiming that. He couldn't tell He Yiming because it was too private. And he knew He Yiming as well, He Yiming would not have sympathy for Shen Lan.
Now he can't tell He Yiming. Because this time Shen Lan had gone too far, saying it as if he was still defending Shen Lan. No matter what happened in the past, Shen Lan was going too far this time.
These past pains, he can only keep in his heart, there is no way to solve them, every time he thinks about it, it is bitter.
Now Su Pei apologized to He Yiming again, saying that he did not expect that He Yiming would kindly invite him to play, but it turned out like this.
He was so ashamed.
He Yiming immediately said, "What are you ashamed of!"
All he needs is Su Pei to rest well. It just so happened that Little Cookie and Shen Lan were gone, so Su Pei could stay here for a few more days with peace of mind.
Su Pei immediately declined: "How about that. The New Year's Day holiday is over, and you should also go to work."
He Yiming said, "I'm the boss. I can work wherever I want. I can stay here with you for a few more days."
Su Pei has everything on his head now, how could he agree. The more enthusiastic He Yiming was, the more he felt unbearable.
Because of Shen Lan's trouble, his attitude became more polite and reserved.
He Yiming was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
Su Pei stayed here for another night and returned to the city early the next morning. He Yiming couldn't keep him even if he wanted to keep him for one more day.
Su Pei and Little Cookie called and knew that Shen Lan had taken her to her grandparents' house.
Shen Lan's family was well-off, and there was an older brother on top of him. He was spoiled by the whole family since he was a child. The little cookies are also popular with the elderly, and every time two elderly people pass by, they will not treat the children badly. Su Pei was relieved at this point.
Little Cookie's voice became lively again on the phone.
"My grandmother made me nougat, and there are so many delicious ones. She also bought me a doll's house, which is so beautiful."
Su Pei smiled and said, "Don't fight with Duoduo, grandma can't pull the two of you."
Duoduo is a child of Shen Lan's brother's family, a naughty boy. When the two children meet, they are always noisy.
Little Cookie immediately said: "No! I don't know him in general."
She asked Su Pei carefully again: "Dad, are you cured?"
Su Pei said: "It's all right, no fever. I'll pick you up from school next week."
Little Cookie was finally happy, and she chatted a lot until Shen Lan asked her to eat.
Su Pei hung up the phone and continued typing on his novel. After a while, he paused as if distracted, and his eyes stopped on the nails of his hands. His fingers are slender, and the nails are neat, but the nails look bloodless, they seem too pale...
Su Pei hesitated for a moment, picked up his mobile phone and made an appointment for a physical examination.
The next day Su Pei went to the hospital to see Dr. Zeng, a well-known physician.
When his father died, he saw Dr. Zeng, so he and Dr. Zeng have known each other for several years.
Su Pei described the recent situation to Dr. Zeng: "Maybe I am too tired. I have a low-grade fever from time to time recently. I also have chest tightness, back and arm pain, and stomach pain. I also fainted once... "
"How long have you been dizzy? When?" Doctor Zeng asked.
Su Pei said: "On New Year's Day. I probably fainted for a few seconds."
When He Yiming and Shen Lan were pinching each other, he really had no strength, otherwise he would have to get up to prevent them from facing each other alone. He did feel so bad that it was almost like he was going to die.
Su Pei asked: "Will it be..."
He didn't finish speaking, but Dr. Zeng understood what he meant.
"Your grandfather and father both have heart disease. You have a family history of the disease, so it's better to be cautious. Take an electrocardiogram to see." Dr. Zeng said.
Su Pei was unwilling: "But I'm only thirty-two years old."
Dr. Zeng comforted him: "It is possible at any age. You are still young. If it is mild, you can take medicine to control it. No surgery is required."
Su Pei couldn't help but ask: "Is there any influence in that aspect..."
Dr. Zeng is an old doctor, and he immediately understood what "that aspect" was. Generally, after a man is diagnosed with heart disease, he will ask this question, whether it affects "that aspect".
Dr. Zeng smiled and said, "Let's wait for the test results to see. But why don't we quit smoking and drinking first?"
On weekends, Little Cookie rushes out of the school gate as soon as it is time.
She found Dad at a glance, leaning next to the old Cadillac.
"Dad!" Little Cookie seems to have not seen him so excited in a century.
Su Pei smiled and pulled her to help her with her schoolbag.
"You really came to pick me up." Little Cookie said.
Su Pei said, "Why, are you really afraid that your father will not want you?"
Little Cookie shook his head a little embarrassedly: "No."
On the way home, Little Cookie told Su Pei that her mother was out again. It was said that she was going to Shanghai. She seemed to want to meet an old classmate and consider opening a store.
This was within Su Pei's expectations—Shen Lan really couldn't really carry cookies for a long time.
"That's fine," he said. "It's just that you're living with Daddy again."
Little Cookie imitated his tone and said, "That's good. I like living with Dad."
She has a sweet mouth and can coax people.
She asked again, "What did you do when I was away?"
Su Pei said: "I'm writing a novel and contacted a studio for a new script. Also, I've started to quit smoking. This time I really want to quit smoking."
The author has something to say: Mr. Su: Anything is fine, but it’s really not good to be affected in that respect (straight man speaks